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Lombardy is a rich land where nature, history and arts combine with innovation, fashion and entertainment. Milan has always been the most modern and international Italian city, a true pole of attraction, home of he La Borsa, La Scala, fashion, television, football, design. Our tours will show you every secret of this beautiful land, letting you discover the most important places but also the hidden ones. Here some tours that we can propose you, all tours are tailor made upon customer’s request:

Milan: The city of the future Milan is not only past history but also the city of the future! This particular tour will lead you to an amazing stroll with your nose in the air. First you will visit the new Citylife District, an entire new area of Milan hosting the futuristic and the modern city. You will reach Piazza Tre Torri from where you will admire the symbols of this new district: the Isozaki Tower, the Hadid Tower and the Libeskind that is still under construction. Then you will proceed with the visit of the Bosco Verticale, a particular urban reforestation project that involves two residential towers, one 111m tall with 24 floors and the other 78 m and 17 floors. Over 900 trees create a microclimate pavilion in which the greenery absorbs pollution and smog, providing a barrier against wind and noise, and producing oxygen, among other benefits.

Leonardo da Vinci’s tour An amazing opportunity to discover Leonardo Da Vinci’s life in Milan. The tour will start with the visit of the biggest Science and Technology Museum of Italy. Here you will have the opportunity to discover one of the most important collections of machine models based on Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings and touch some of his most curious inventions. Then you will proceed with the visit of the vineyard that Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan, gave to Leonardo in 1498. A vineyard that Leonardo, in the years ahead, defended and maintained at all costs; the vineyard around which legends involving Leonardo, his works and followers sprang up; the vineyard that is reborn today, within the original rows and with the original vine.

Navigation tour on the Navigli You will have the unique opportunity to take a relaxing cruise in Milan. You will admire “never-seenbefore” landscapes in discovery of historic, naturalistic trails. During the first part of the trip, we’ll see the Vicolo dei Lavandai, one of the many wash-houses along the Naviglio Grande, where for centuries women did the hand-washing for the people of Milan. Next you will head for one of most important groups of building along the first stretch of the canal: the one that includes the church, the bridge and the wash-house of San Cristoforo. Coming back and passing under the bridge that takes its nickname “dello Scodellino” (small bowl).

San Siro Tour: Milan Soccer Monument Discover the legendary stadium Giuseppe Meazza in San Siro and realize the dream of crossing the same areas trampled by the greatest champions in the history of Football. You will have the opportunity to retrace the real route of the football players, passing from the mixed zone to the locker rooms of both teams; subsequently you’ll pass through the famous tunnel entrance to the field, at the end of which you’ll get the most exciting and magical view of the “Scala del Calcio”. Once you leave the pitch you can take a rest in the stands, including that of honour and enjoying an additional view of the stadium, accompanied by an interesting historical and structural description.

Exclusive guided tour in Brera An original and exclusive tour in Brera, with art treasures of the most famous part of Milan, in the company of a private tour guide to discover the most elegant boutiques in the area. An original tour with art, design and shopping. Because you can find all this in Brera. The tour will star with the visits of famous Pinacoteca, the main public gallery for paintings in Milan. It contains one of the foremost collections of Italian paintings, an outgrowth of the cultural program of the Brera Academy. On a guided tour by foot in Brera, the atmosphere is magical. Our professional guides will take you through the churches, the historical shops and cafès.

Wine tasting tour in Franciacorta The Franciacorta wine region is located in the Brescia province, in the hills immediately south-east of the foot of Lake Iseo. Roughly square in shape, it stretches eastwards for 15 miles (25km) from the Oglio River (which flows out from the lake) until reaching the Mella River valley and the western suburbs of Brescia city. Franciacorta is a small wine-producing area in Lombardy, northern Italy. It is famous for its high quality sparkling wines, which are made very much in the image of Champagne – with that special Italian style and elegance! Franciacorta, is the perfect place for making Italy’s best sparkling wine. “Franciacorta” is the name of the area, the production method (traditional, bottle fermentation) and also the name of the wine, Franciacorta DOCG.

Historical tram tour The historical street-cars are wagon vehicles which date back to the 1920s and 1930s, and represent part of Milan history and tradition. Due to their beauty and timeless charm, they are considered real “jewels” of ATM’s fleet. These vehicles, which were partially renovated in their interiors, are offered to private subjects and companies for personalized tours. The street-cars can be made even more original, by setting up a catering service onboard, that may consist of a simple aperitif or a buffet dinner. Three Historical tram will involved Guests around the Old city and the Main attractions.